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Fernando Mollinedo

Hialeah,FL

Summary

Sympathetic Mental Health Tech offering extreme compassion and extensive experience working with mental health intervention. Adept at performing risk assessment, crisis intervention and psycho-education. Dedicated and energetic with excellent listening skills and establishing therapeutic relationships with patients while helping with daily living. Compassionate Mental Health Tech with an understanding of empathy and proactive care. Over 1 and a half years of experience in the field of behavioral analysis. Proficient in implementing specialized programs for individuals with intellectual, mental, emotional and developmental disabilities. Caring and well-organized with outstanding interpersonal, communication and social skills. Skilled Mental Health Technician proficient in best practices and requirements of behavioral health programs as well as successful support strategies and skill-building exercises. Dedicated to assisting clients with improving daily living through avoidance of harmful substances and ongoing support. Dependable and ethical with superior work ethic.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Mental Health Technician

Southern Winds Hospital
Hialeah, FL
11.2022 - 04.2024
  • Ensured safety of all clients through continuous observation and monitoring during shift hours.
  • Encouraged positive behaviors through rewards systems when appropriate.
  • Provided education about mental illness symptoms and causes to family members of patients.
  • Implemented therapeutic techniques such as art therapy, recreational therapy or music therapy.
  • Assisted in transporting clients to appointments outside the facility when necessary.
  • Established trusting relationships with clients by demonstrating empathy and understanding towards them.
  • Supervised visitors entering the facility according to established security protocols.
  • Provided crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to help manage patient behavior.
  • Monitored vital signs, including pulse, respiration and temperature, of psychiatric patients.
  • Observed and documented changes in patient behavior and reported any significant changes to the clinical team.
  • Facilitated group therapy sessions under supervision of a mental health professional.
  • Developed positive relationships with patients while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Provided excellent service to patients through personable communication.
  • Documented observations, interventions and concerns in patient charts and electronic systems, sustaining continuum of care from admission through to discharge.
  • Tracked client movement on and off unit by documenting times and destinations.
  • Modeled appropriate communication and problem-solving skills in crisis situations involving patients, family or staff.
  • Documented patient interactions in compliance with HIPAA requirements.
  • Identified and addressed individual mental health challenges to support patients.
  • Bathed, fed and dressed patients based on individual abilities.
  • Used thermometers or blood pressure gauges to take and record measures of patients' physical condition.
  • Conducted intake interviews with new patients to complete forms, assess mental health condition or obtain treatment history.
  • Collaborated with doctors, psychologists or therapists in working with patient treatments.
  • Assisted patients improve social relationships and engagement.
  • Restrained violent or suicidal patients using approved verbal or physical techniques.
  • Interviewed new patients to complete admission forms and assess mental health status.

Landscaper

Clean Cut Lawns
Hialeah, FL
01.2015 - 05.2021
  • Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
  • Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
  • Planted bulbs, bushes, trees and flowers to enhance environment.
  • Installed block and stone décor according to plans and specifications.
  • Fertilized, cultivated and weeded soil to deliver steady supply of nutrients to plants.
  • Reviewed design plans and instructions and completed work according to specifications.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees and hedges with shears, pruners or chain saws.
  • Edged lawns and flowerbeds using gas-powered and rotary edging tools.

Retail Sales Associate

Footlocker, Footlocker
Hialeah, FL
03.2022 - 11.2022
  • Assisted customers with finding the right product for their needs.
  • Provided product information and answered customer questions.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of store products and services.
  • Performed cashier duties, such as ringing up sales, processing payments and issuing receipts.
  • Greeted customers upon entering the store and provided assistance.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise according to company standards.
  • Organized displays to attract customers and promote sales.
  • Tracked inventory levels throughout the day and restocked items as needed.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping, dusting, vacuuming and mopping floors.
  • Completed transactions in an efficient manner while providing excellent customer service.

Construction Worker

ANF
Miami, FL
04.2024 - Current
  • Assisted in the preparation of construction sites by clearing debris, leveling ground and erecting scaffolding.
  • Mixed concrete, mortar and other materials to prepare building material.
  • Utilized power tools such as saws, drills and sanders when necessary on projects.
  • Measured distances accurately using tape measures or laser measuring devices.
  • Coordinated with other workers onsite to ensure efficient completion of tasks.
  • Met company and OSHA safety guidelines for work site operations to minimize worker risk.
  • Loaded or unloaded building materials to distribute machinery or tools.
  • Mix cement and sand to create concrete, following specific measurements.
  • Clean up work area by disposing of debris correctly when job is completed.
  • Mixed, poured and finished concrete using hand tools such as shovels and trowels.
  • Loaded and unloaded construction materials from trucks to job site.
  • Transported heavy objects around the work area with wheelbarrows or dollies.
  • Measured ingredients accurately according to specified proportions when mixing cement.
  • Performed routine maintenance on all equipment used during each shift.
  • Positioned wire mesh and rebar to reinforce concrete.
  • Planned and completed group projects, working smoothly with others.

Education

High School Diploma -

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Hialeah Gardens, FL
08-2021

Skills

  • Behavior Management
  • Bilingual in English and Spanish
  • Knowledge of medical terminology
  • Patient Safety Management
  • Family support and assistance
  • Charting and clinical documentation
  • Crisis Intervention
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Progress Monitoring
  • Patient Assessment
  • De-Escalation Techniques
  • Calm Under Pressure
  • Organizational Skills
  • Active Listening
  • Data Entry
  • Computer Skills
  • Time Manangement

Languages

English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Full Professional

Certification

  • Certified Behavioral Health Technician

References

  • Southern Winds Hospital - Gabriela Lopez, 305-394-2828
  • Clean Cut Lawns - Maugly Rodriguez, 786-344-9922
  • Footlocker - Terrell
  • ANF Construction - Maugly Rodriguez - 786-344-9922

Timeline

Construction Worker

ANF
04.2024 - Current

Mental Health Technician

Southern Winds Hospital
11.2022 - 04.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Footlocker, Footlocker
03.2022 - 11.2022

Landscaper

Clean Cut Lawns
01.2015 - 05.2021

High School Diploma -

Hialeah Gardens Senior High School
Fernando Mollinedo